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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 734.80 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 734.80 and 216.04 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 734.80 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/734.80 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 734.80 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 158,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,746.19/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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